Art History w/ Alexis Davidson

Art Historian and Adjunct Professor

By Art History with Alexis

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Recent posts

Comparing AI to the invention of the camera is offensive

As an art historian, I spend a lot of time dealing with the invention of photography, and while I will admit sharing my thoughts on this subject on here…

Photography as an Art Historian

As an art historian, I spend a lot of time reading and looking at art.

Everything I am Attempting to Read before I start my PhD in History of Art

Last year, for the 2025/2026 application cycle, I did not get admitted to a single PhD program.

Close Looking- Advice from an Art Historian on how to ‘read’ and appreciate art on your own terms

The value of an artwork, on a personal level, I think, is most evident to me when I ask myself how it makes me feel.

Demystifying Art History

I recently read a Substack post by Heather Colley in which they explained why they call themselves “Demystifying Literature” on Substack, and it sparked…

Seven Signs of the New Renaissance

Some symptoms of recovery.